The Master of Pathologists’ Assistant program (MPA) is a course-based professional master’s degree. The program will be taught over two years and offered to applicants holding a Bachelor’s in Health or Applied Sciences degrees with background in clinical laboratory science/medical technology. The MPA program is being designed and executed in collaboration with King Fahad Medical City.
The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skill in human gross anatomy, physiology and general pathology, specimen collection and handling, forensic autopsies (medicolegal/clinical), with hands-on training in the form of clinical rotations under qualified and well-trained pathologists and pathologists’ assistants. Through hands on experience in KFMC, students will learn to perform tasks, such as the dissection of surgical specimens and autopsies, under the direct supervision of a qualified faculty. As part of the program, students will also develop a research project that will advance scientific knowledge and understanding of the field.
Credit Hours Required for the Master’s degree in Pathologists’ Assistant Program (MPA)
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Type of Courses |
Total Credit Hours |
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Core Courses |
6 |
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Subject Courses |
12 |
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Elective |
n/a |
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Thesis / Practicum |
24 |
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Total |
42 |